Pc Command Summaries - GE MDS 4790 Series Installation & Operation Manual

Connecting Multiple
Masters at One Site
Operating Tips
32
RSPSupply - 1-888-532-2706 - www.RSPSupply.com
http://www.RSPSupply.com/p-8457-MDS-UP-9790X.aspx
5. Type the command, then press
Command input is not case sensitive.
Press the
Backspace
The system displays one or more lines of confirmation text. These
responses are listed in Tables
You can leave the diagnostics software and PC running, or you can exit
from the diagnostics software, power-down the PC, and disconnect the
PC from the radio.
If you have more than one master station located at a single site, it is pos-
sible to connect all of them to one EIA/RS-232 computer connection for
local diagnostics and control. Support for this "multidrop" service is
built into the radio through the use of the Multiple Address (
command. This method is not intended for use in systems where the
radios are not physically connected, such as in a microwave backbone
arrangement.
MDS x790 master stations equipped with version 1.7 or higher firmware
contain a built-in COS (Code Operated Switch). You only need to pro-
gram this switch with a proper Multiple Address (
with InSite (version 6.3 software or higher). For a detailed description
of the networking arrangement, refer to the InSite™ NMS software
manual (MDS P/N 05-3696A01). This manual is available for download
from the GE MDS Web site (www.GEmds.com).
• After establishing a connection to the radio, enter the command
. The response is a complete listing of the current radio config-
DUMP
uration. This will help you make a quick review of the current set-
tings and help you identify the ones you want to change.
• You can also save this portion of your terminal session for future
reference after you have configured the radio to suit your needs.

6.2 PC Command Summaries

GE MDS radios are preconfigured with operating parameters that enable
them to operate in most situations. Should you need to adjust your radio,
either for a specific situation or to resolve a problem, this section
describes commands for changing radio operating parameters.
Tables 7 through 9 summarize master station commands.
• Table 7 (Page 34) summarizes commands for setting radio
operating parameters and displaying status and other informa-
tion.
• Table 8 (Page 35) summarizes diagnostic and testing com-
mands.
MDS 4790/9790 Series I/O Guide
.
ENTER
key to delete characters.
7 through 9 beginning on
MDS 05-3438A01, Rev. F
Page 34.
)
MADDR
) to be used
MADDR